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This bill modifies the Supervised Community Confinement Program in Maine to enhance evaluation processes and victim safety considerations. The bill requires the Department of Corrections to expand its review process for transferring prisoners to community confinement, now mandating consideration of information from the Office of Victim Services and allowing victims additional time to provide input. For prisoners convicted of crimes against family, household members, or dating partners, the bill introduces new requirements, including reviewing domestic violence risk assessments and notifying district attorneys and local domestic violence resource centers about transfer applications. The bill also requires prisoners with financial resources to continue paying victim restitution while in community confinement and clarifies provisions for transferring terminally ill or incapacitated prisoners, adding a reference to a new subsection about domestic violence-related transfers. Additionally, the bill maintains the commissioner's discretion to exempt certain prisoners from mandatory conditions and allows for transfer revocation if medical conditions change or compliance is not maintained. These changes aim to create a more comprehensive and victim-centered approach to community confinement decisions.

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